Requisition ID: req51998

Job Title: Fall Internship - Public Benefits Intern

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Denver, CO USA

Work Arrangement:Hybrid

Job Description

INTERNSHIP/PROGRAM OVERVIEW:The Public Benefits Management Intern will support the

Public Benefits Team to ensure that clients are accessing appropriate public benefits available to them in

a timely manner. Public benefits that are managed by the Public Benefits team include Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Health

First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program). This position allows interns to work closely with refugee

clients as they navigate the Public Benefits system in Colorado.

COMMITMENT:10-15 hours per week; August 23 - December 13, 2024. Weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor and intern.

LOCATION:Hybrid. At IRC Office and remotely from home

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist clients with completing monthly benefits redeterminations which includes; utilizing

language line and in-house interpreters to complete calls with clients, collecting income and

expenses information, and any household composition changes.

• Complete EBT card orientations with clients; setting up EBT cards for clients before handing them

off to casework or delivering them in person, explaining to clients how to access EBT funds, and

general EBT card troubleshooting and support

• General administrative support for the Public Benefits Team

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The intern will learn about the various aspects of accessing and maintaining eligibility for Public Benefits

(TANF, SNAP, Medicaid) for our refugee, parolee, and asylee clients. This position will also provide the

intern with valuable experience working in the field, working directly with clients and interpreters, as well

as working in an office environment

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Public Benefits Specialist

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit an online application along with cover letter and resume to

https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer. Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial

phone screening with the Volunteer Coordinator.

QUESTIONS? Email ircdenver.volunteer@rescue.org

This is anunpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for

relocation, is available.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without

regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion,

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS:

•Ability and openness to communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

•Demonstrated attention to detail

•Efficient in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in another language desirable but not required.